Webcomics

by Steven Withrow, John Barber

This instructive guide to an exciting new art medium was written for the cartoonist who knows a lot about drawing, color, and design, but doesn't know how to apply his talents to computer technology. Webcomics shows artists how to get into the fast-growing field of online comics. Created digitally and distributed on the Internet—some for free; others on subscription—webcomics range in style from traditional looking cartoon strips to innovative works that often integrate imagery from photography, video, and other visual arts. This book offers detailed advice on how to design, create, and publish online comics. It also showcases the best webcomics work being produced today. Interviews with leading artists walk readers through all the essential steps in the various creative processes, starting with a story idea and developing it into a finished graphic narrative. More than 400 full-color illustrations, diagrams, and examples of webcomics works.

Genres: Comics, Art, Nonfiction, Webcomic, How To

Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kbord · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book from 2004 showcases then-current processes for webcomics from several different artists. Each artist (or set of artists working together) shows the workflow process.

The book is 10 years old, so some information on payment types may be out of date; I don't know. And a lot of the speculation about the future of webcomics, again, may not be current anymore.

That said, I did get a few tips for how to use software together to create effects or to do lettering.

And, to my slight annoyance, they never do explain that dog on the cover.